Luso Canadian Charitable Centres
Job Number: LSC-Peel-2609
Job Title: Program Aide
Pay Range: $19.00 - $21.00
Date Posted: July 13, 2026
Position Summary
Luso Canadian Charitable Centres is seeking a compassionate, dependable and team-oriented Program Aide to support adults with developmental and physical disabilities in our Adult Day Program. Working alongside Program Facilitators, Personal Support Workers and the Centre Manager, the Program Aide helps create a safe, engaging and inclusive environment that promotes participant independence, dignity and community inclusion.
Employment Type
· Permanent Full-Time
· In-person position
Work Location & Program Assignment
Luso Support Centre Peel – 6245 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga, ON
· Mississauga (Peel) - Adult Day Program (ADP)
Schedule
· Luso operates Adult Day Programs, Monday to Friday
· Day shifts
Reporting To
Centre Manager
Key Responsibilities
· Support participants during daily activities, meal times and recreational programming.
· Assist Program Facilitators with planning and delivering daily activities.
· Facilitate group and individual activities that encourage communication, social interaction and skill development.
· Maintain clean, safe and organized program areas, including activity rooms, kitchen and washrooms.
· Complete incident and seizure reports accurately and on the day of occurrence, reporting concerns promptly to the Program Supervisor or Centre Manager.
· Become familiar with each participant’s support needs, history and goals.
· Monitor and report changes in participant health, behaviour or well-being the same day they are observed.
· Assist the Personal Support Worker team with personal care as required, including changing and hygiene support.
· Participate in staff meetings and mandatory training.
· Follow all Luso policies, procedures, emergency protocols and health and safety requirements.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
· Experience supporting individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities is an asset.
· Valid CPR and First Aid Certification (required).
· Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check (within 6 months).
· Knowledge of participant health and safety practices.
· Proficiency in a second language is an asset.
Skills & Competencies
· Compassionate and participant-focused
· Reliable, punctual and professional
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Team-oriented with the ability to adapt in a changing environment
· Good observation, documentation and reporting skills
Physical Requirements
· Standing and active movement throughout the shift
· Ability to assist participants with activities and occasional personal care
· Ability to maintain a safe and clean program environment
Accessibility Statement
Luso Canadian Charitable Centres is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
